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Virus cases spread across Africa, nations prepare for more

JOHANNESBURG — Africa is seeing a steady spread of the coronavirus across the continent, with four new countries confirming cases on Saturday, so that...
19:05 14 March 2020

Iditarod mushes on; fans being urged to skip finish in Nome

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — As Iditarod mushers drove their dog teams across Alaska on Saturday, race officials scrambled to make last minute changes prompted...
17:16 14 March 2020

Wuhan soccer team leaving Spain to escape virus

MADRID — The Chinese soccer team that was originally stuck in Spain because of the coronavirus outbreak is going back home to try to avoid its rapid s...
16:23 14 March 2020

Virus-related shutdowns bringing US economy to grinding halt

AUSTIN, Texas — It took 15 minutes for the coronavirus to wreck Shelley Hutchings’ carefully calculated financial plans.
16:15 14 March 2020

U.S. internet well-equipped to handle work from home surge

BOSTON — The U.S. internet won’t get overloaded by spikes in traffic from the millions of Americans now working from home to discourage the spread of ...
15:52 14 March 2020

Straight-talking Fauci explains outbreak to a worried nation

WASHINGTON — If Dr. Anthony Fauci says it, you'd be smart to listen. As the coronavirus has upended daily life across the globe, Fauci has become the ...
15:43 14 March 2020

Hollywood in uncharted territory weathering the virus

LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus precautions were already popping up in Hollywood: “No handshakes or selfies” signs were posted outside the room where Vin Di...
15:19 14 March 2020

For these athletes, this is a spring break they don’t want

OMAHA, Neb. — Creighton right-hander Ben Dotzler was supposed to be in the bullpen at TD Ameritrade Park this weekend, readying himself to pitch again...
14:55 14 March 2020

Medical marijuana bills challenge Bible Belt politics

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Facing a potentially historic vote on whether to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky, Republican lawmaker John Schickel is conflic...
13:51 14 March 2020

Iran death toll from virus passes 600, Syria shuts schools

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Saturday the coronavirus outbreak has killed another 97 people, pushing the death toll in the country to 611, as war-ravaged ...
13:21 14 March 2020

Apple temporarily shuts stores worldwide to fight virus

LONDON — Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral ...
13:18 14 March 2020

Oklahoma City marks bombing anniversary with artistic events

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City honors victims of the 1995 bombing that shocked the nation in what remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U....
12:50 14 March 2020

RSVP ‘maybe’? Coronavirus puts wedding industry on edge

NEW YORK — Guests are jittery, travel is tangled, and soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices because of the coronavirus outbreak: postp...
12:40 14 March 2020

AP FACT CHECK: Trump, American exceptionalism and the virus

WASHINGTON — Americans normally hear from President Donald Trump when he is opining on Twitter, riffing from a rally stage or otherwise improvising. T...
12:32 14 March 2020

‘He’s an inmate’: Anguish mounts over virus-hit nursing home

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Desperate to talk to their dad, Scott Sedlacek and his brother, Steve, stood outside his open nursing home window and shouted. They ...
10:04 14 March 2020

Coronavirus putting a damper on prep tourneys across country

HARTFORD, Wis. — There were no pep bands, no cheerleaders and only about 200 fans as the high school rivals faced off in a playoff game that might hav...
6:06 14 March 2020

Bipartisan virus relief bill: Free testing, paid sick leave

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House, with President Donald Trump's support, early Saturday passed a bill to provide free testing for the coro...
4:55 14 March 2020

Venezuela, already in crisis, reports 1st coronavirus cases

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela confirmed its first two cases of the coronavirus Friday, deepening anxiety in a crisis-stricken nation where many hospi...
4:48 14 March 2020

Trump disbanded NSC pandemic unit that experts had praised

WASHINGTON — Public health and national security experts shake their heads when President Donald Trump says the coronavirus "came out of nowhere" and ...
4:29 14 March 2020

Dems, GOP forge virus outbreak into ’20 campaign issue

WASHINGTON — Coronavirus is already coloring the 2020 campaign, with Democrats convinced President Donald Trump's muddled response to the outbreak lea...
4:25 14 March 2020

The Latest: Puerto Rico sees its first cases of coronavirus

The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic:
3:47 14 March 2020

US: Immigrants can seek coronavirus care without fear

PHOENIX — The U.S. government says a new rule disqualifying more people from green cards if they use government benefits will not apply to immigrants ...
2:25 14 March 2020

Trump says he’s likely to be tested after repeat exposure

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he will “most likely” be tested for the novel coronavirus, as questions swirled about why he, his top ...
2:12 14 March 2020

New Zealand cancels mosque shooting memorial over virus fear

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A national memorial in New Zealand to commemorate the 51 people who were killed when a gunman attacked two mosques one yea...
1:13 14 March 2020

NCAA plans to extend eligibility of spring sports athletes

NEW YORK — The NCAA is planning to extend the eligibility of athletes on spring sports teams by one year to make up for the season lost to the new cor...
23:56 13 March 2020

AP Exclusive: Inside NCAA’s attempt to save March Madness

As it became apparent the NCAA basketball tournaments could not be held during their usual three-week window because of concerns about the coronavirus...
23:32 13 March 2020

Across faiths, religious rules bent as virus alters worship

NEW YORK — Across the United States, religious leaders are taking unprecedented steps to shield their congregations from the coronavirus - canceling s...
23:29 13 March 2020

Bill Gates says he is stepping down from Microsoft board

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Friday he is stepping down from the company's board to focus on philanthropy.
22:24 13 March 2020

‘Right now is strange’ - NASCAR and IndyCar call off racing

NASCAR and IndyCar reversed course Friday and pulled the plug on racing this weekend, with IndyCar also suspending its season through the end of April...
20:49 13 March 2020

Bernie Sanders says lack of rallies ‘hurting’ his campaign

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bernie Sanders acknowledged Friday that fears about the spread of coronavirus have damaged his ability to leverage large rallies int...
20:17 13 March 2020